Torres out of 100

Frank, That 50 back was amusing in retrospect. As for my 200 free.... well if Dara scratched her events in advance of the Trials and didn't make the team, we'd be having a different discussion. But that's not whats happening. As for comparing masters swimming in general to real swimming and the Olympic Games.......... that's a joke. I won't even go there. Call me old fashioned but I expect anyone who finishes 1st or 2nd in the final heat of the Olympic trials (particularly the 1st place qualifier) to step up and represent their country in that event at the Games. Sending the 3rd place finisher does not maximize the US team's showing in that event. It is an honor and a responsbility to make the team. It is not about personal preferences on what you do and do not want to swim after you make the team. Backing off on an event because it will make you tired or you don't feel up to it is simply disappointing. If Dara had a monster lineup like Phelps and Lochte, I'd agree with you. Dara has clearly shown she can stand up next to anyone half her age. I don't buy the too tired crap and saving up for the 50. Again, we will have to agree to disagree. John Smith So, Masters swimming is not "real" swimming? Interesting perspective....I think most around here would probably disagree with that. And you are trying to say that you would take the chance of blowing a possible medal opportunity just to swim another event? Wouldn't that actually be more selfish then not swimming it...."I am going to throw away a medal opportunity for my country and myself because I am going to swim this other event that I know is going to make me tired." I actually would agree with you if this was a points type meet.....but since the only thing that counts in the Olympics is 1, 2 and 3. I just don't see it.

Frank, That 50 back was amusing in retrospect. As for my 200 free.... well if Dara scratched her events in advance of the Trials and didn't make the team, we'd be having a different discussion. But that's not whats happening. As for comparing masters swimming in general to real swimming and the Olympic Games.......... that's a joke. I won't even go there. Call me old fashioned but I expect anyone who finishes 1st or 2nd in the final heat of the Olympic trials (particularly the 1st place qualifier) to step up and represent their country in that event at the Games. Sending the 3rd place finisher does not maximize the US team's showing in that event. It is an honor and a responsbility to make the team. It is not about personal preferences on what you do and do not want to swim after you make the team. Backing off on an event because it will make you tired or you don't feel up to it is simply disappointing. If Dara had a monster lineup like Phelps and Lochte, I'd agree with you. Dara has clearly shown she can stand up next to anyone half her age. I don't buy the too tired crap and saving up for the 50. Again, we will have to agree to disagree. John Smith So, Masters swimming is not "real" swimming? Interesting perspective....I think most around here would probably disagree with that. And you are trying to say that you would take the chance of blowing a possible medal opportunity just to swim another event? Wouldn't that actually be more selfish then not swimming it...."I am going to throw away a medal opportunity for my country and myself because I am going to swim this other event that I know is going to make me tired." I actually would agree with you if this was a points type meet.....but since the only thing that counts in the Olympics is 1, 2 and 3. I just don't see it.